Carbon Costume Posts by Sarah
Might Guy from Naruto
Might Guy is one of the Leaf Village’s most elite jonin. A taijutsu master with a loud and boisterous personality, Guy is the self-sworn rival of Hatake Kakashi, often challenging him to contests to prove which of them is the better ninja. Guy is also the mentor of Rock Lee, who follows in Guy’s fashion footsteps.
Columbus from Zombieland 2
In Zombieland Double Tap, Columbus (played by Jesse Eisenberg) continues to live by a long list of rules that inform his survival, but he has created a relatively normal family life in the wake of the zombie apocalypse. Columbus is still neurotic and he sinks into a depression after his girlfriend Wichita turns down his proposal, but he remains a more than capable zombie slayer. Columbus’ outfit is comfortable and makes running from and fighting zombies as easy as it can be.
Ms. Crookshanks from HBO’s Watchmen
Ms. Crookshanks (played by Sara Vickers) is a devoted servant in HBO’s Watchmen. One of the clone servants of Adrian Veidt, she is an important partner throughout much of his story. Crookshanks is dressed much like a classic maid with a conservative dress, apron, and sensible black heels.
James Cole from 12 Monkeys
In 12 Monkeys, James Cole (played by Bruce Willis) is a prisoner who is offered parole if he can complete a dangerous mission that involves time travel. James is sent back to 1996 from the year 2035 in order to try and stop a plague from plunging the world into chaos and wiping out millions of people. During James’ first trip back in time, he is inadvertently sent to 1990, where he meets animal rights activist Jeffrey Goines. James wears several outfits, depending on which timeline he is in, but one of his most recognizable includes an army green jacket and burgundy zip up sweatshirt.
Little Debbie
Little Debbie is one of the most recognizable faces in grocery stores all over the world. With delicious offerings like Swiss Rolls, Zebra Cakes, and Cosmic Brownies, this costume can be easily improved with your favorite snack. Little Debbie has short curly hair, a blue gingham dress, and a sunhat.
Albert Henckels from The Grand Budapest Hotel
Albert Henckels (played by Edward Norton) is an inspector tasked with investigating the death of Madame D. in Wes Anderson’s film The Grand Budapest Hotel. Henckels wears his military uniform throughout the film. He also has a long grey fur coat to stave off the bitter cold.
Charlie Graham from Hereditary
Charlie Graham (played by Milly Shapiro) is the sister of Peter and the daughter of Annie in Ari Aster’s horror film Hereditary. Charlie is a strange young girl with an affinity for preserving the heads of dead birds. However, as the story unfolds, it becomes apparent that her penchant for the weird and macabre is related to a far more sinister destiny. Charlie’s outfit consists primarily of a large, oversized orange sweatshirt, and you can certainly get creative with any props you include as part of your costume.
Berkeley from Zombieland 2
In Zombieland Double Tap, Berkeley (played by Avan Jogian) is a pacifist living in a post-apocalyptic world. When he crosses paths with sisters Wichita and Little Rock, Little Rock is immediately smitten by his handsome looks and unique perspective and they hit the road together. Berkeley wears breezy linen clothing, plenty of wooden beads, and is never seen without his trusty guitar so he can play his “original” tunes.
Walter Thrombey from Knives Out
Walt Thrombey (played by Michael Shannon) is the youngest of Harlan Thrombey’s children, and is the head of his prolific father’s publishing company, responsible for distributing the mystery writer’s books. Walt and his father argue constantly over selling the rights to Harlan’s work for use on other platforms. Walt’s clothing is relatively plain, relying on a drab color palette. Throughout the film, he uses a cane because his left foot is in a walking boot.
Professor Proton from The Big Bang Theory
In The Big Bang Theory, Arthur Jeffries, a.k.a. well-known children’s science TV show host Professor Proton (played by Bob Newhart) is a personal hero of Sheldon Cooper and is hired by Sheldon and Leonard Hofstadter to perform a private science show. Though typically seen in a tie and lab coat, Professor Proton also has a recurring appearance in Sheldon’s dreams dressed as Obi-Wan Kenobi and offering pertinent life advice.
